With as many as 4,500 Maui residents displaced as the island recovers from the destructive August wildfires, the DRI Foundation is assisting organizations that provide much-needed shelter, including Ka Hale A Ke Ola. For more than 30 years, Ka Hale…
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Crucial Assistance for Families Impacted by Maui Wildfires
The devastating Maui wildfires have left residents of the island in dire need of assistance in all forms. To help those affected, the DRI Foundation has provided a grant to Maui Hui Mālama as part of the Donations After Disasters…
Support for Maui Humane Society’s Animal Rescue Efforts
In the wake of the unprecedented wildfires that have devastated Maui, the DRI Foundation has provided a donation to several nonprofit organizations, including the Maui Humane Society. The Maui Humane Society's mission is to protect and save the lives of…
Undergrad Scholarship Winner Embraces Space, STEM, and Climate Risk Education
While DRI Foundation Scholarship winner Ayana De Silva has focused much of her attention on environmental issues, she’s also keeping her eyes on the stars. A Junior at Western Ontario University in London, Ontario, De Silva is active with collegiate…
Early Experiences and Chilly Environments Shape HS Scholarship Winner’s Sense of Preparedness
Abby Jeffers’ connection to resilience began at a very young age – in fact, right from the start. “When I was an infant, my family lost power and was unable to keep my milk cold,” she wrote in her DRI…
Bonnie’s Volunteer View: Volunteer Day in Austin, TX
Volunteer Day at the DRI2023 conference was a HUGE success. It’s always great to see our DRI Certified Professionals come together and leave a lasting mark on the communities we serve. This year was no exception. We were able to…
DRI Certified Professional Reports on Resilience Efforts from Grant Recipients in Puerto Rico
The DRI Foundation is proud to support organizations working to strengthen resilience after disasters – especially when such an opportunity has been recognized by a Certified Professional. That is the case for our recent donation to ViequesLove, which promotes preparedness…
DRI Foundation Supports Ukrainian Refugee Children in Need
As the war in Ukraine continues, its physical and emotional tolls are impacting its most vulnerable populations. To alleviate suffering, the DRI Foundation is proud to provide support to organizations like World Cares Center. “The war in Ukraine has upended…
Women in BCM Committee Presents First Mentor of the Year Award to Marsha Buehler
The DRI Foundation’s Women in Business Continuity Management (WBCM) Committee is proud to present its first Mentor of the Year Award to WBCM Executive Committee member Marsha Buehler, MBCP and VP of Business Resiliency Management and Oversight Management for JP…
DRI Foundation Women in Business Continuity Management Announces New Executive Committee Vice Chair
The DRI Foundation is pleased to announce a new role for one member of the Women in Business Continuity Management (WBCM) Executive Committee. Robyn Kimbro, MBCP and Sr. Manager of Enterprise Business Continuity for Walmart, will be stepping into the…